The action was fast-paced. The gibs were ludicrous. It was the year of the original Rise of the Triad, and things were blissfully uncomplicated. No overwrought narratives, checkpoints, or hulking space marines -- just body parts flying willy-nilly and good old-fashioned shoot-’em-up fun.
Though considered a dusty old relic by some, Rise of the Triad is an excellent example of the right way to combine memorable mechanics with a gorefest that could sate even the most grisly of players. Still, despite its cult status, it seemed highly unlikely that it would ever see any new treatment, let alone a sequel or remake. Fast forward to 2013, and Interceptor Entertainment has graced us with a reboot of the indomitable shooter, a love letter to the genre and to everyone who grew up an...
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